Oldham grooming gangs’ victims receive apologies over authorities’ failures

The transcript addresses past failures in protecting children, expressing regret and the need for personal apologies. It emphasizes the importance of improving current conditions for children and ensuring past mistakes are not repeated. The speaker acknowledges that past standards were different but insists this is no excuse for failing to protect children. The review aims to prosecute offenders and restore public confidence.

What is the speaker's primary intention in meeting with Sophie?

• To gather information

• To apologize personally

• To discuss future plans

• To offer financial compensation

Why does the speaker believe past standards cannot justify failures?

• Because it is never an excuse for not protecting children

• Because social workers were well-trained

• Because children were not victims

• Because standards were always the same

What does the speaker suggest is never too late to do?

• To change the past

• To face up to past mistakes

• To ignore past failures

• To forget about past crimes

What is the purpose of the ongoing review mentioned by the speaker?

• To reduce public awareness

• To delay legal proceedings

• To restore public confidence

• To avoid responsibility

How does the speaker propose to deal with those responsible for crimes against children?

• By relocating them

• By ignoring their actions

• By prosecuting them

• By offering them a second chance